Which of the following statements is true about muscle-fat makeup in adolescence?
A) Although both sexes gain in muscle, the increase is 150 percent greater in boys.
B) Arm and leg fat decreases in adolescent girls.
C) Altogether, girls gain far more muscle strength than boys.
D) Around age 8, boys start to add more fat than girls on their arms, legs, and trunk.

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Studies have shown that both sexes gain in muscle during adolescence, but the increase is significantly greater in boys compared to girls, up to 150 percent more. The amount of fat on arms and legs may decrease in girls, but not necessarily overall fat. Girls also tend to have an increase in muscle strength, but the overall amount gained is still lower than that of boys. Boys and girls may start to add more fat around age 8, but generally, boys tend to accumulate more on their arms, legs, and trunk.

Which of the Following Statements Is True About Muscle-Fat Makeup